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EVOLUTIONS CONVOLUTIONS

Thus, shall I ponder the convolutions
Of our present state of devolution
While consuming a new solution
To the contradictions of evolution

Surrounded by the walking dead
Earphones screaming in their head
Blue light failure their sole dread
While others fight for green edged bread

Perhaps we’re in a downward spiral
With our destruction going viral
Condemned it seems by judgeless trial
Because our thoughts are now on file

Thus, do the mad men mock each other
Enslave their cousin’s sisters brother

Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2023

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Paul Willason Date: 12/9/2023 8:47:00 PM A classic John....cutting observations that have an echo of Kafka...clever write. Delicious read with the usual "kick". Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 12/9/2023 10:17:00 AM Wow, you hit a lot of social conditions in a short time. The colors also reflects an interesting contrast. Something to think about. Not too many of us write about these things in such a direct fashion. I admire that. Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 12/9/2023 7:26:00 AM Powerful write. I was watching this new movie on netflix … julia roberts in it. Made me think so deep so this poem kind of got me thinking… love it. So much has been said in such brilliant rhymes. Especially love the ending Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 12/9/2023 3:31:00 PM and ifs the song says, "and if everyone lit just one little candle" the environmentalist would go mental..

Daniel Turner Date: 12/9/2023 6:48:00 AM A lesson humans refuse to learn, John. Obviously peace is not as profitable. Login to Reply

Tom Woody Date: 12/9/2023 6:18:00 AM That last line is a classic. I certainly don't accept macro evolution but the current state of affairs has me scratching my head. How much longer will things be this way? Train wreck ahead... Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 12/9/2023 3:29:00 PM Tom,I grasp the concept of the mini and midi skirts of the 70's but the micro and macro still confuses the hell outta me....thanks for stopping to comment...and don't stand on the tracks

Silent One Date: 12/9/2023 5:02:00 AM Humans have been on a downward spiral since the beginning of time... maybe we are a failed experiment and the aliens have given up.. Great rhymes. Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 12/9/2023 9:29:00 AM SO, I have often pondered the idea that this is just some giant aliens ant farm and he keeps on shaking it.....

Lin Lane Date: 12/9/2023 4:49:00 AM The virus we share results in madness time and again. You can mock me and put me on trial if you can find a fair minded jury. But if they condemn me and I can prove they’re all insane, I will demand absolution. You had my mind whirling with your thoughts in this one, John. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/11/2023 8:49:00 AM That depends on what escapes from my lips that no one else knows, and what I know… I’m not divulging. John Lawless Date: 12/9/2023 9:30:00 AM the od query If they arrested you for being a (FITB) would they have enough evidence to convict you....